Replacing 150 square feet of old windows in an LADWP home can earn a $300 rebate, at $2 per square foot. But the windows have to beat ENERGY STAR-level ratings, and you need a final approved city permit.
So the answer depends on who sends your electric bill. LADWP customers have one window rebate to claim, and Southern California Edison (SCE) customers have none listed today. Here's what each utility's page showed on October 8, 2026.
What Window Rebates Are Available in Los Angeles in 2026?
LADWP's Consumer Rebate Program pays $2.00 per square foot for qualifying ENERGY STAR residential windows. Southern California Edison's rebates page lists no window rebate as of October 8, 2026. The federal 25C credit for windows ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
| Utility or program | Window incentive (checked October 8, 2026) |
|---|---|
| LADWP Consumer Rebate Program | $2.00 per sq ft for qualifying windows |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | No window rebate listed on SCE's rebates page |
| Federal 25C credit (ended) | Ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 |
LADWP's rebate only covers windows that replace existing, inefficient windows. New construction, additions and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) aren't eligible. Skylights qualify too, with their own limits.
Which Windows Qualify for the LADWP Rebate?
Windows and glass doors need a U-factor of 0.30 or lower and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.25 or lower. Skylights need a U-factor of 0.50 or lower and SHGC of 0.28 or lower. LADWP's terms also require windows to meet ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 criteria.
The U-factor measures how well a window insulates, and the SHGC is the share of solar heat it lets in. Both are printed on the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label. So check that label, or the manufacturer's order confirmation, before you order.
LADWP pays on the actual installed size of each window. Its terms say estimated dimensions don't qualify, and odd shapes (arches, trapezoids, circles, octagons) need the extra measurements listed in the terms.
What Do I Need to Apply?
You need a paid, itemized invoice listing the number of windows and their dimensions, the manufacturer's order confirmation showing each window's U-factor, SHGC and size (or each window's NFRC label), and a final approved permit from LA's Department of Building and Safety.
The steps, from LADWP's page and terms:
- Be the LADWP customer of record with active residential electric service at the address.
- Buy and install the windows first. LADWP only accepts applications after both.
- Get the final approved Building and Safety permit. It must show the address, the final approval date and a description matching windows.
- Apply online through your LADWP account, or by mail with the printed application, page 1 of your bill and the documents.
- Submit within 12 months of the purchase date on the receipt.
LADWP may inspect the windows before paying, and the rebate can't exceed what you paid. The LADWP Consumer Rebate Program guide covers the full application.
Can I Combine LADWP and SCE Window Rebates?
No. A home has one electric utility, and LADWP's terms bar more than one rebate for the same product from more than one California electric or gas utility. SCE's rebates page lists no window rebate as of October 8, 2026, so SCE customers have no utility window rebate to claim.
So an LADWP customer's ceiling is LADWP's $2 per square foot. For other home upgrades, the free rebate calculator shows the verified programs at a specific address.
Did the Federal Tax Credit for Windows End?
Yes. The federal 25C credit, which covered qualifying windows, ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. Windows installed in 2025 belong on the 2025 return; windows installed in 2026 get no federal credit.
The guide to the federal home energy credits that ended explains the 2025 return rules.
Official Sources
The $2.00 per square foot amount and the window requirements come from LADWP's own Consumer Rebate Program page and terms, checked on October 8, 2026; the SCE finding comes from SCE's rebates page, checked the same day.
- LADWP Consumer Rebate Program, the window rebate, ratings and documents
- LADWP Consumer Rebate Program terms and conditions (PDF), window dimensions, ENERGY STAR criteria and the one-rebate-per-product rule
- SCE Rebates & SCE Marketplace, SCE's current residential incentives
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LADWP window rebate?
$2.00 per square foot of qualifying window, based on actual installed dimensions. A home replacing 150 square feet of windows would get $300 if every window qualifies. The rebate can't exceed the price paid, and LADWP says funding is first-come, first-served, so rebates aren't guaranteed.
Do I need a permit to get the LADWP window rebate?
Yes. LADWP requires a copy of the final approved permit from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety for window rebates. The permit must show the installation address, the final approval date and a description that matches the windows you're claiming.
Does SCE offer a window replacement rebate?
Not as of October 8, 2026. SCE's Rebates & SCE Marketplace page lists a $75 bill credit for smart thermostats enrolled in certain SCE programs, but no window rebate. SCE customers can check other programs at their address with DuloCore's rebate calculator.
Can I get the rebate for windows in a new addition or ADU?
No. LADWP's program page says new construction, additions and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) aren't eligible for the window rebate. The windows must replace existing, inefficient windows in an LADWP residence, and you must apply within 12 months of the purchase date.
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